HOME INFORMATION PACKS (HIPs)
Our Charges for HIPs are:
£279 inc VAT for Freehold registered properties
£299 inc VAT for Leasehold or unregistered properties
What is a HIP?
A HIP is a collection of documents and information about your property required to be assembled before the property can be marketed for sale.
HIPs are now necessary for all properties being marketed for sale.
What’s in a HIP?
a) A HIP must include (required documents):
- Index (showing a list of documents included)
- Property Information Questionnaire (sample)
- Energy Performance Certificate (Otherwise known as a Domestic Energy Assessment)
- Sale statement (showing the interest sold, freehold/leasehold etc)
- Local and Drainage Searches
- Copies of your deeds
(b) A HIP can also include (authorized documents):
- Home Condition Report
- Lease
- Planning Consents
- Service Charge and management information
How do I get a HIP?
Just complete the instruction form by clicking the button below. However, it will be the responsibility of the estate agent marketing the property (or the home owner personally if selling privately) to ensure that the HIP is in place.
We consider the best way will be for ourselves, as your lawyers to prepare the pack, as we have direct access to the land registry and the search companies. It will, therefore, be quicker and cheaper.
Please remember that a HIP prepared by us will be fully transferable and can be used by any estate agent you chose to market your property.
Why use Raymond Beer and Co. for your HIP?
We are registered with and regulated by the Property Codes Compliance Board (PCCB) and subscribe to the HIP Code. - Your HIP will be compiled more speedily: we have direct access to the land registry and search authorities for quick return of deed copies and search results. We have a panel of local energy assessors able to undertake immediate visits to your property
- Any queries you have or assistance you require in completing the P.I.Q. (Property inspection questionnaire) can be dealt with by us.
- Any problems found in compiling your HIP (e.g. wrong names on deeds etc.) can be dealt with quickly and corrected by our experienced legal team, saving you time later if and when any missing papers are required by the buyers’ lawyer.
- Your HIP is prepared and stored electronically, enabling it to be forwarded by e-mail and downloaded immediately to any estate agent and interested buyer.
- The HIP is your personal HIP; it belongs to you, is fully transferable if you decide to change your estate agent for marketing your property.
- Finally, (and most importantly) we have over 25 years experience in providing a quality, personal Conveyancing service to our many satisfied clients
TO INSTRUCT US TO PREPARE YOUR HIP CLICK THE BUTTON
Or Click here to print off a paper copy of the form and fax to us (fax number 01634 826826) or post.